North Carolina Early Education Funding via US Bancorp Foundation
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting early childhood development, youth development, or arts and culture for young children can apply for Community Possible grants to strengthen local families and communities. Focused on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, and community arts, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by a person of color.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for North Carolina Education
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, and health and human services can apply for monetary program support that benefits communities where Costco operates. Focused on measurable outcomes and community collaboration, the Costco Foundation considers requests with strong evidence-based impact, which may include preschool-related educational initiatives serving local children and families.
Costco Foundation
North Carolina Youth Programs Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Preschools and youth-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina can seek funding for programs that support children’s health, education, development, and welfare. The Dan Paul Foundation offers grants up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, environmental education, and refugee enrichment for youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
With a mission to support early-stage social impact innovation, this funder provides North Carolina and global organizations with up to US $300,000 over three years in unrestricted funding or investment capital. Eligible applicants include young nonprofit or impact-first for-profit entities tackling major social or environmental challenges with scalable, data-driven models that benefit underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
North Carolina Education Funding via Cisco Systems
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for education, crisis response, or economic empowerment in North Carolina can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation. Grants up to Up to US $100,000 support innovative, tech-enabled programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include preschool-focused initiatives that expand educational access and equity.
Cisco Systems Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Arts Grants in North Carolina
Nonprofit cultural institutions in North Carolina offering arts or science programs for broad audiences can apply for more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs that measurably benefit young people and underserved communities in the U.S.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access, STEM programs, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Preschools and early childhood programs in North Carolina may be eligible if they operate as nonprofits and align with these focus areas.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Early Education
North Carolina preschool and early education organizations can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support or scale programs serving urban children and youth in poverty. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, governments, and social enterprises in education, health, or family economic stability, with requests of more than US $50,000 and strong impact measurement.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Early Education
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing early childhood education or community development programs in North Carolina can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant. With a mission to strengthen communities, PNC Foundation provides funding for birth-to-five learning, educator development, family engagement, affordable housing, small business support, arts, and services for low- and moderate-income families in its service areas.
PNC Foundation
Community and Education Funding for Charities from Roche
North Carolina preschools and early childhood programs managed by accredited charities can access funding through Roche for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts and culture projects. Local Roche affiliates support organizations and programs based and operating in the same country, so eligible preschool initiatives may benefit when aligned with these focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek funding to support marginalized communities, including work that benefits preschool-aged children in North Carolina. Semnani Family Foundation provides global grants for health care access, child welfare, literacy, and disaster relief, and U.S.-based programs that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
North Carolina Education Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
North Carolina preschools and other 501(c)(3) educational organizations can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs serving U.S. communities. Eligible tax-exempt nonprofits must use awarded funds within the U.S., and projects should demonstrate strong management, broad impact, and meaningful benefits to their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can access funding through Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Grants may benefit preschools and early childhood organizations that contribute to neighborhood vitality, address hunger or housing, or provide workforce and cultural programming for families.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Youth Sports Grants in North Carolina
Preschools, Pre-K–12 schools, city or county units, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina can seek funding to host nonprofessional youth sports events and tournaments. With a mission to expand youth sports opportunities, North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission provides up to US $25,000 for bid fees, equipment, venues, administration, structures, and marketing.
North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission
North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Support for Preschool Sports
Preschools and other Pre-K–12 schools, city or county agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina can receive up to US $5,000 to cover travel costs for nonprofessional youth sports teams and events. With a mission to expand youth sports opportunities, North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission provides flexible funding for transportation and lodging to in-state or out-of-state competitions.
North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Disadvantaged
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused intervention and humanitarian relief. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, including those operating programs that may serve preschool-aged children in North Carolina, India, Mexico, and other listed countries, may be eligible.
Gupta Family Foundation
Early Education Storytelling Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Preschools and early childhood education nonprofits in North Carolina seeking support to tell impactful stories about their work can apply for the Storytelling Grant, which awards more than US $50,000 for communications projects. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports organizations aligned with its preservation, education, or wellness pillars, including early childhood and 21st-century education programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Early Childhood and Family Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, families, education, or poverty relief can seek support for single-year programs and services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help Southern-region nonprofits, active for more than three years, address hardships through work in areas like youth services, medical assistance, disaster relief, animal welfare, and religious or spiritual endeavors.
Robinson Foundation
North Carolina Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking community services support or event sponsorships can apply for funding, provided they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work. Insperity provides philanthropic grants and fundraising event sponsorships once per year per organization, which may benefit preschool-related programs meeting these criteria.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for funding that can support preschool-related initiatives in North Carolina. With a mission to empower positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible support for charitable projects that respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits in North Carolina within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety. Preschools and early childhood programs housed in eligible nonprofits may benefit if their work aligns with these priorities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Preschools and early childhood programs in North Carolina that are 501(c)(3) public charities or public schools can seek funding for environmental or human services projects. Focused on community services and environmental conservation, Lawrence Foundation offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 unrestricted grants for program or operating needs, including reasonable indirect costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in North Carolina
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
North Carolina 501(c)(3) preschools and early education nonprofits can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation to support education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs. Eligible U.S. organizations may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project-based support within the October 1–March 1 grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Early Childhood Funding for Buncombe Programs via Buncombe County
Applications due Feb 20, 2027
Organizations of any type operating in Buncombe County that provide early childhood education and care can apply for Buncombe County’s Early Childhood Education and Development Fund, with awards up to Up to US $4,054,185. Focus areas include preschool and pre-kindergarten, workforce development, maintaining and increasing slots, improving quality, supporting families, and strengthening the local early learning system in North Carolina.
County Of Buncombe
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Early Childhood Grants in North Carolina
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in North Carolina communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs improving life for underserved children and families. With a mission to strengthen community well-being, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes early childhood development, literacy, health and social services, economic stability, workforce development, and disaster relief initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Grants for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
U.S. nonprofit organizations, including those operating preschools in North Carolina, can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award to recognize exemplary, replicable cross-sector collaborations addressing significant social issues. Six partnerships are honored annually, highlighting models that measurably improve lives, work across multiple communities, or demonstrate strong potential to scale their social impact.
Mutual Of America Foundation